Flight Control Testing of the VAK-191B Aircraft.

Abstract

The U.S. Navy/Federal Republic of Germany Joint Flight Test Program, using the VAK-191B aircraft, was conducted to expand the base of VSTOL technology. During the flight program, an integrated test block approach was considered mandatory for the acquisition of the required data in the limited flight time available. Ground and captive rig tests were used, when applicable, to supplement data acquisition. In spite of the configuration of the captive rig, which precluded its use in the documentation of engine exhaust flow, it was considered a valuable tool in control system and engine test, and for pilot familiarization. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040535

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Traskos

Organizations

  • Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airspeed
  • Control Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Deceleration
  • Flight
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flight Speeds
  • Flight Testing
  • Maneuvers
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.